The 2025-26 season will include the third edition of the Emirates NBA Cup, the in-season tournament introduced by commissioner Adam Silver and the league back in 2023-24. The Los Angeles Lakers were the first champions of the tournament, followed by the Milwaukee Bucks last season.
The Emirates NBA Cup is given special significance in a few ways — including a financial bonus for every player on the championship team — but its most distinct difference from regular season basketball is the courts. Every single team has their own court design that is only used for NBA Cup action.